News from December 2018
Consumer alleges CenterPoint Energy Resources reported inaccurate information on report
HOUSTON – A Houston consumer alleges he has been injured by inaccurate information on his credit report.
Aviation company faces sexual harassment suit from female ex-employees
HOUSTON – The law firm Peckham Martin in Houston has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two women who allege that they were sexually harassed as employees of a North Texas aviation company, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, GI KBS Parent alleged to have failed to pay overtime
HOUSTON – An integrated retail property services company is alleged to have failed to pay an assistant custodian the correct rate for overtime pay.
Gimmestad Painting alleges Houston couple owes more than $35,000 for services
HOUSTON – A painting and remodeling company alleges that the owners of a Houston home failed to pay it for its services.
Provost Umphrey fulfills Christmas wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses
BEAUMONT, Texas – Trial law firm Provost Umphrey L.L.P. will help bring extra Christmas cheer to teens and young children facing life-threatening illnesses as the firm hosts Santa on Dec. 19 for a special gift delivery.
Customer alleges auto dealership's 'deceptive conduct' prevented him from trading in vehicle
HOUSTON – A local auto dealership has been implicated for “deceptive conduct” in a costumer’s state district lawsuit.
Tenant sues apartment property manager, contractors after 'heavy' varnish fumes seep into unit
HOUSTON – Claiming that his apartment was filled with varnish fumes, Harris County resident John Ginley has pursued legal action.
Woman sues charter school for slip and fall in women's restroom
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has filed a lawsuit against a local charter school following an alleged slip and fall incident on its premises earlier this year.
Baron Property Services alleges tenant owes nearly $1,500
HOUSTON – An apartment owner alleges a tenant failed to pay rent on a Houston property.
Customer alleges Firestone Complete Auto Care work caused brake failure
HOUSTON – A woman is suing an auto repair shop over allegations the brakes of her vehicle failed and caused a collision.
Former employee files discrimination complaint against TNT Crane & Rigging
HOUSTON – A Pampa man alleges a Houston employer terminated him because of his disability.
Patient alleges negligence of Golden Triangle Neurocare, physician caused paralysis
BEAUMONT – An Orange County man alleges the negligence of a Jefferson County physician caused paralysis.
Worker seeks $1 million from James J. Flanagan Shipping, others over fall
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County man is seeking $1 million after falling from a metal basket lifted by a forklift.
The Dorrell and Klein clown show continues
The Hatfields and the McCoys had nothing on Philip Klein and Jeffrey Dorrell. The two adversaries are feuding again, using lawsuits as weapons.
Justices find city of Houston doesn't have immunity in litigation with Tri-Stem
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court's ruling that the city of Houston does not have governmental immunity in a case involving Tri-Stem LTD.
Court partially reverses ruling against American Dream Vacations over attorney's fees
HOUSTON – The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas has reversed and remanded part of a trial court’s ruling that denied attorney’s fees to a travel-trailer company in a lawsuit against a customer.
Man sues valet parking service for alleged theft of $1,600 from vehicle
HOUSTON – A business specializing in valet parking services has been sued for the alleged theft of cash from a client’s vehicle, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Mission Constructors employee seeks $1 million over fall from scaffold
HOUSTON – An employee of a Harris County contractor is seeking $1 million in damages after falling from a scaffold at a work site.
Shopper alleges fall at PlazAmericas Mall caused severe injuries
HOUSTON – A customer alleges she was not warned of a dangerous condition that caused her to fall at a Houston mall.
Woman seeks damages from Target over fall in Houston store
HOUSTON – A Target shopper alleges she was injured while shopping in the store in a fall.